Location

Tanzania: Rural Areas

Program Summary

Eco Village is one of the major volunteer projects being implemented in Tanzania over the last 25 years. Various activities are taking place, including farming, tree planting, and compost making, promoting the use of alternative energy, like solar power and biogas, as well as construction of low-cost housing. During the project, volunteers take part in the following activities:

- Establishment of tree nursery: This will include filling soil and compost in plastic bags to raise seeds of various trees to be planted in the Eco Village and distributed to the community.
- Tree planting: Depending on the weather, volunteers will be involved in planting trees within the conservation areas and in the Eco Village.
- Establishment and maintenance of compost site. The compost is used for garden maintenance and tree planting.

Volunteers will also be involved in awareness-raising in the community and schools on the issue of garbage segregation and composting, as well as workshops on sustainable living. On ...

Program Summary

Eco Village is one of the major volunteer projects being implemented in Tanzania over the last 25 years. Various activities are taking place, including farming, tree planting, and compost making, promoting the use of alternative energy, like solar power and biogas, as well as construction of low-cost housing. During the project, volunteers take part in the following activities:

- Establishment of tree nursery: This will include filling soil and compost in plastic bags to raise seeds of various trees to be planted in the Eco Village and distributed to the community.
- Tree planting: Depending on the weather, volunteers will be involved in planting trees within the conservation areas and in the Eco Village.
- Establishment and maintenance of compost site. The compost is used for garden maintenance and tree planting.

Volunteers will also be involved in awareness-raising in the community and schools on the issue of garbage segregation and composting, as well as workshops on sustainable living. On arrival, volunteers will receive one-day orientation, getting familiar with the culture of the community, understanding various program policies, sharing fears and expectations, and team building activities.

Program Highlights

1. Experience a unique cultural exchange between different countries or cultures presented in the project, where volunteers prepare creative presentations through songs, drama, dance, storytelling, or speeches.

2. Join different outdoor activities for fun and recreation during the week or on weekends.

3. Get the chance to visit the Bagamoyo historical town, swim at the South Beach, or spend a day in Zanzibar.